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Security report for pke-qa.com

PKE Group · Technology · Austria

Critical risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

25/100

Risk levelCritical

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The PKE Group is a well-established Austrian technology company founded in 1979, specializing in security, communication, media, traffic, building, and logistics technology solutions. It operates internationally with a strong regional presence across Europe and the Middle East through multiple subsidiaries. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, targeting businesses seeking innovative and reliable technology services. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Pimcore CMS and Alpine.js, and employs Matomo for analytics, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support is a critical security weakness, exposing users to potential risks and undermining trust. Privacy compliance is partially met with a clear privacy policy but lacks a cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site demonstrates strong business credibility but requires urgent security improvements to align with best practices.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
15
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
25

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet · found on this site
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

PKE Group holds a solid market position as an international service provider with a diversified portfolio across technology sectors including energy, transport, and security. Its business model leverages regional expertise combined with global reach, supported by subsidiaries in key markets. The company emphasizes sustainable and reliable solutions, targeting enterprise clients and public sector organizations. The presence of multiple subsidiaries and partner domains indicates a broad partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include recent news and projects highlighting expansion in e-charging infrastructure and technology partnerships. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and corporate identity, enhancing competitive advantage.

Security posture

The current security posture of the PKE Group website is weak due to the lack of a valid SSL certificate and absence of HTTPS, which is a critical vulnerability. No modern TLS protocols are enabled, and security headers such as HSTS are missing. While no known vulnerabilities like Heartbleed or POODLE are detected, the missing encryption exposes data in transit to interception and manipulation. The site does not implement session resumption or OCSP stapling, reducing performance and security. Privacy compliance is partially addressed but lacks cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response and security policy information are not found, indicating potential gaps in security governance. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS issues is essential to protect users and maintain trust.

Recommendations

  1. Install and configure a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable and enforce modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable insecure protocols.
  3. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  4. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and inform users about tracking.
  5. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Apache server, Pimcore CMS, Alpine.js for interactivity, and Plyr.js for media playback. It uses Matomo for analytics, indicating a preference for privacy-conscious tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. However, performance metrics are missing or zero, suggesting incomplete data or slow loading times. The DNS setup is standard with no DNSSEC or CAA records, and no subdomain takeover vulnerabilities detected. The lack of SSL/TLS is a major technical risk. Overall, the infrastructure is modern but requires security hardening and performance optimization.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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